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July 8, 2026 Council agenda - Video
Published: Jul 8, 2026
Portland Sets 2026 Sale Price Cap for Homebuyer Tax Exemption Program
The Portland City Council adopted a resolution establishing the 2026 sale price cap for the Homebuyer Opportunity Limited Tax Exemption (HALTY) program at $455,000. This cap is set according to state law requirements. The program provides a 10-year property tax exemption, which begins in the first tax year following approval, potentially leading to fewer than 10 years of benefit for the homeowner if there are delays in sale or construction. While the program aims to make homeownership more accessible, there are concerns about subsidizing vacancy and the potential for developers to benefit more than homeowners due to the exemption's start date. The council supported the change to address an unintended consequence where builders using older affordable housing programs faced a competitive disadvantage compared to those using newer, broader SDC waiver programs.
Portland City Council Advances Zoning Code Reforms with Key Amendments
The Portland City Council considered amendments to city code, specifically Title 33 (Planning and Zoning) and Title 32 (Signs), as part of the Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (RECAP 11). Two amendments were introduced but not immediately moved for adoption to allow public testimony. Amendment Avalos-Duny-Coyama-Lane 1 seeks to remove the definition of 'mechanical equipment' to allow further examination. Amendment Duny 1 proposes to allow 'household living' by right in the Campus Institutional zone (CI1) to provide zoning flexibility for institutions like Warner Pacific University. The council voted to approve both amendments, with further discussion and a final vote on the main ordinance to be held on July 30th, 2026.
Portland City Council Tentatively Denies Lloyd Center Master Plan Appeals
The Portland City Council tentatively denied appeals regarding the voluntary central city master plan review and adjustment review for the Lloyd Center. This decision upholds the design commission's decision, with a minor technical amendment to condition 8C. The appeals concerned the master plan's compliance with criteria related to urban place design, community building, and reuse of existing structures. The council acknowledged limitations in forcing preservation of existing structures like the ice rink and noted that demolition could proceed without the master plan, but that a master plan offers benefits for infrastructure and future development.
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